Leadership Team

David K. McKnightPresident, Company Officer, McKnight Group Representative, Owner
David received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and Marketing from Muskingum University and has over twenty-five years of experience with McKnight Development Corporation. His primary responsibilities are leading The McKnight Group and functioning as a McKnight Representative.

Philip J. Tipton, AIA, NCARBVice President of Architecture, McKnight Group Representative
Philip received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Cincinnati. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and holds a National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certificate, as well as current registrations in numerous states. He joined The McKnight Group in 1995. His primary responsibilities include developing client relationships and overseeing the architectural operations of the company. Philip also personally handles schematic design for many projects.

Dale TurnerSenior Project Coordinator
Dale attended Otterbein College followed by over fifteen years working in retail management. He then worked for ten years as a church business administrator during which time he oversaw an expansion project constructed by The McKnight Group at his own church. It was in large part due to the relationships developed during that process that Dale eventually came to work with The McKnight Group in May of 1999 as a project coordinator. Dale brings many years of management experience to the table, allowing him to approach each project from the client’s perspective.

Jennifer L. SniderInterior Designer
Jennifer received a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design from Ohio University. She joined The McKnight Group in 2004 with twelve years of experience in facilities planning and interior design. Her duties include managing the Interior Design Department, exterior and interior material specifications, and furniture contracts. She is involved with projects in each part of The McKnight Group process. Jennifer’s professional experience includes retail, commercial, educational and church projects.

Homer R. McKnightFounder, Chief Executive Officer, Architect, Owner
Homer received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from The Ohio State University. He also holds a National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certificate and current registrations in numerous states around the country.

He has over forty-five years of experience in all phases of construction and architectural practice and has built more than five hundred projects of all types. He has led more than a thousand volunteers to construct chapels, clinics, and schools in thirty-nine countries on five continents over the last thirty years.